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D16 MAP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

235,910 mi
Last recorded235,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 MAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 235,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 227,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 220,034 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 208,421 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 198,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 189,122 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 179,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 174,974 miles

chassis has general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 165,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 157,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 147,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 139,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 72,823 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 May 2011 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 114,251 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 91,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,934 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D16 MAP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D16 MAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D16 MAP registered?

D16 MAP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is D16 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 MAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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